Act's overturn will aid business

The Supreme Court decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is good news for Missouri small businesses and their workers.

Laws such as the Defense of Marriage Act that require small employers to treat some employees differently introduce inefficiencies that cut into profits and undermine their bottom lines.

Small Business Majority's scientific opinion polling found six in 10 Missouri entrepreneurs believe provisions of DOMA that required employers to treat married same-sex couples as unmarried for benefit and payroll purposes hurt small firms.

The vast majority believes Missouri should have a law protecting gay and transgendered people from discrimination in the workplace.

Implementing nondiscrimination laws that allow employers to treat all people equally will help Missouri small businesses retain quality employees and free them from extra administrative burdens.

Mary Timmel is Missouri outreach manager with Small Business Majority.

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Act's overturn will aid business

Mary TimmelSt. LouisThe Supreme Court decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is good news for Missouri small businesses and their workers.Laws such as the Defense of Marriage Act